Tope Collection

Stupa (Tibetan: Chöten) with Relics (image 2 of 2), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa (Tibetan: Choten) with Relics (image 2 of 2), 15th century

Stupa (Tibetan: Chöten) with Relics (image 1 of 2), 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa (Tibetan: Choten) with Relics (image 1 of 2), 15th century

Pai t a, Miao-ying Ssu, Peking, 1860. Creator: Felice Beato
Pai t a, Miao-ying Ssu, Peking, 1860

Reliquary Stupa (Chöten), Late 14th-early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary Stupa (Choten), Late 14th-early 15th century

Kelaniya Stupa in Ceylon, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Kelaniya Stupa in Ceylon, 1785. The Kalyani Dagaba or Stupa of the Buddhist monastery Kelaniya Rajamahavihara, with houses on either side. With inscription

Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C
Bibles - 5000 Gideon Bibles for D.C. Hotels, 1913. USA: 5000 (50 Tons) Gideon Bibles (American Standard Version) for the Guest Rooms of 75 Washington Hotels'

Sarnât, A Boodh Monument near Benares, 1834. Creator: William Purser
Sarnat, A Boodh Monument near Benares, 1834. The Dhamek Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India. The stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his first five

Onanski Datzan or a Buddhist monastery, Trans Baikal [ie, Transbaikalia], between 1885 and 1886. Creator: Unknown
Onanski Datzan or a Buddhist monastery, Trans Baikal [ie, Transbaikalia], between 1885 and 1886

East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. Creator: Unknown
East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, 1890. One of the oldest stone structures in India, and important monument of Indian Architecture

Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, dated 1510-19. Creator: Unknown
Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, dated 1510-19. This is one of the earliest extant images of the rarely represented Buddhist goddess Ushnishavijaya

A yakshi (tree-goddess) from a Jain Stupa, 2nd century
A 50cm high sandstone bracket depicting a yakshi (tree-goddess) from a Jain Stupa from Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), from the V&As collection, 2nd century

Rangoon: Henzas on the East Side of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, November 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
Rangoon: Henzas on the East Side of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, November 1855

Amerapoora: Shwe-doung-dyk Pagoda, September 1-October 21, 1855. Creator: Captain Linnaeus Tripe
Amerapoora: Shwe-doung-dyk Pagoda, September 1-October 21, 1855

Stupa Reliquary, 9th / 10th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, 9th/10th century

Example of Hindoo Architecture: North Gate of the Temple of Sanchi, c1891. Creator: James Grant
Example of Hindoo Architecture: North Gate of the Temple of Sanchi, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant

View of the Tope or Temple of Dhameh, near Benares, c1891. Creator: James Grant
View of the Tope or Temple of Dhameh, near Benares, c1891. From " Cassells Illustrated History of India Vol. II.", by James Grant. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris and New York]

Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, Kushan period, about 2nd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Stupa Reliquary, About 14th / 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, About 14th/15th century

Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Stupa Reliquary, Polonnaruva period, 12th century

Komachi and the Stupa (Sotoba Komachi), from the series "Informal Parodies of
Komachi and the Stupa (Sotoba Komachi), from the series " Informal Parodies of the Seven Komachi in the Pleasure Quarters (Seiro ryaku nana Komachi)", c. 1776/81

Reliquary with Stupa-Shaped Top, Tang dynasty, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Reliquary with Stupa-Shaped Top, Tang dynasty, 7th century

Small stupa, Period of Division, 557-581. Creator: Unknown
Small stupa, Period of Division, 557-581

Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving)
610689 Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre, as it appeared in 1777 (coloured engraving) by Capon, William (1757-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior View of Astleys Amphitheatre)

Dangers of archaeology at the Pheel Khana Tope, near Jellalabad, Afghanistan, 1879. Shot at by an Afghan tribesman. Date: 1879

Tope at Sarnath, near Benares (engraving)
6018893 Tope at Sarnath, near Benares (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tope at Sarnath, near Benares)

Nursehound shark, tope shark and sweet william shark
Nursehound shark, Scyliorhinus stellaris (near threatened), tope shark, Galeorhinus galeus (vulnerable), and sweet william shark, Mustelus mustelus (vulnerable)

Foreigners at Sanchi with Offerings in 145 BC, illustration from
IL314833 Foreigners at Sanchi with Offerings in 145 BC, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; English

Shark species and angler fish
Angular rough shark, Oxynotus centrina 1 (vulnerable), angelshark, Squatina squatina 2 (critically endangered), tope, Galeorhinus galeus 3 (vulnerable), and angler or monkfish, Lophius piscatorius

Buddhist Remains in Afghanistan (engraving)
1099877 Buddhist Remains in Afghanistan (engraving) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buddhist Remains in Afghanistan)

The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India (engraving)
1046776 The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Buddhist Memorial Mounds at Sanchi, India)

Rangoon: Great Bell of the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, November 1855

Pugahm Myo: Carved Doorway in Courtyard of Shwe Zeegong Pagoda, Aug 20-24 or Oct 23, 1855
Pugahm Myo: Carved Doorway in Courtyard of Shwe Zeegong Pagoda, August 20-24 or October 23, 1855

Pugahm Myo: Distant View of Gauda-palen Pagoda, August 20-24, 1855

Nam-Vian - Tombeaux, 1866. Creator: Emile Gsell
Nam-Vian - Tombeaux, 1866

Natha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Natha Devale shrine, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. The Natha Devalaya is the oldest surviving structure from the Kandyan Kingdom. It was built in the 14th century

International Exhibition - Great Gateway at Sanchi
The great gateway from the Buddhist Tope at Sanchi, central India displayed in the picture galleries at the International Exhibition in London in 1871. Date: 1871

The Hidden Budhist City. Creator: Saeed Bros
The Hidden Budhist City. View of ancient Buddhist monasteries and the Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India. The stupa, built in 500 AD

Sarnath, Benares. Creator: Saeed Bros
Sarnath, Benares. The Dhamekh Stupa at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, built in 500 AD. The stupa is said to mark the spot where the Buddha gave the first sermon to his disciples after attaining

Burma Rifles, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Burma Rifles, 1936. From " Military Uniforms of the British Empire Overseas". [John Player & Sons, 1936]

The Four Hundred and Fifty Temples, Mandalay, Burma, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The Four Hundred and Fifty Temples, Mandalay, Burma, 1895. Buddhist shrines in what is now Yangon, Myanmar. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

The base of the Grand Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma, 1895. Creator: Unknown
The base of the Grand Pagoda, Rangoon, Burma, 1895. Buddhist shrines in what is now Yangon, Myanmar. From " Round the World in Pictures and Photographs

Soolay Pagoda Road, Rangoon, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Soolay Pagoda Road, Rangoon, 1900. According to legend, it was built before the Shwedagon Pagoda during the time of the Buddha, making it more than 2, 600 years old

Meingoon Pagoda and Great Bell, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Meingoon Pagoda and Great Bell, 1900. The Mingun Bell ocated in Mingun, Sagaing Region, Myanmar was the heaviest functioning bell in the world at several times in history

Street Scene, Bhamo, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Street Scene, Bhamo, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Burmese Phoongyies Collecting Alms, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Burmese Phoongyies Collecting Alms, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

Wood Carved Shrines with Glass Mosaic work at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. Built by the Mon people between the 6th and 10th centuries on Singuttara Hill

Shrines at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. Creator: Unknown
Shrines at the Shwe Dagon Pagoda, Rangoon, 1900. From " Typical Photographs of Burma - Burmese Life and Scenes". [Rowe & Co. Ltd. Rangoon, 1900]

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"Tope: A Glimpse into the Mystical World of Ancient Stupas and Reliquaries" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of "tope, " as we explore a collection of remarkable artworks and architectural marvels. From the East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi to the Ushnishavijaya Enthroned in the Womb of a Stupa, these creations transport us to ancient times. In 1890, an unknown artist crafted the East Gate of the Great Stupa of Sanchi, showcasing intricate carvings that depict stories from Buddhist scriptures. The attention to detail is awe-inspiring, leaving visitors spellbound by its grandeur. Moving forward through history, we encounter Captain Linnaeus Tripe's lens capturing Rangoon's Henzas on the East Side of Shwe Dagon Pagoda in November 1855. The photograph transports us to a bustling street scene where locals go about their daily lives against this majestic backdrop. Continuing our journey, we delve deeper into India's rich heritage with James Grant's depiction of Hindoo Architecture at North Gate Temple in Sanchi. This stunning example showcases exquisite craftsmanship that has stood strong for centuries, preserving ancient traditions within its walls. The Tope or Temple Dhameh near Benares takes center stage as James Grant captures its magnificence around 1891. Its towering presence evokes a sense of spirituality and reverence among those who visit this sacred site. As we venture beyond India's borders, Taxila greets us with a lithograph depicting a vibrant street scene from 260 AD. Here lies evidence not only of human existence but also hints at cultural exchanges that shaped civilizations during this era. Returning to relics closer home, various stupa reliquaries take us on an artistic journey across different periods - from Kushan period (2nd century) to Polonnaruva period (12th century).